The average train between Assen and Leuven takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Assen to Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Assen and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Assen to Leuven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Assen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Leuven station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Assen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Assen to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Assen and Leuven is 267.8 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Louvain via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 4h 24m.